$24milllion utility support net catches WA families in crisis
Source: Western Australia. Minister for Child Protection. Media Release
"Western Australians in financial hardship are set to benefit from a $24million State Government relief package that will reduce their risk of having essential utilities disconnected and provide them with free financial counselling. Child Protection Minister Sue Ellery said the package was a major support net for the increasing number of individuals and families who were finding themselves at the wrong end of the State’s economic boom. “The Government is introducing a Hardship Utilities Grants Scheme to help people pay their overdue utility bills before disconnection, and will provide these people with free financial advice to reduce the future likelihood of disconnection,” Ms Ellery said."